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Currently, there are many children’s shows playing across the southland that your family might enjoy! In fact, my family is headed out see the musical Tarzan in Fullerton.
As always, if you see a show that you like, please make sure to purchase your tickets right away. Each company has only so many discounted tickets available to sell before they are…gone!
1. $12.50 Tickets to Mary Poppins: Hit Musical About Everyone’s Favorite Nanny, Placentia
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, the hit Broadway musical adaptation of Mary Poppins lands in Orange County with a heartwarming score, spoonfuls of imagination, a lovable jack-of-all-trades named Bert and a flying nanny who’s practically perfect in every way. You and your family will be swept away by such favorite tunes as “Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and, of course, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” as young Jane and Michael learn many valuable life lessons from their unconventional nanny. Mary Poppins was co-created by acclaimed British producer Cameron Mackintosh (Oliver!) and features music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, with a book by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey). Be sure not to miss the magic as Musical Theatre Orange County presents Mary Poppins at PYLUSD Performing Arts Center in Placentia.
A wiggle sneaks into the hips, toes can’t help but tap, hands wave in the air like they just don’t care—Sesame Street Live’s newest show involves more than just the imagination. In Let’s Dance!, the furry and feathered residents of America’s friendliest street join with two human buddies to create an epic, interactive dance party, and everyone in the audience gets an invitation. From Elmo’s “Do the Robot” to Cookie Monster’s lesson in teaching “feets” to dance, the Sesame Street Live gang aims to get kids and grown-ups out of their seats. Ernie even puts down his rubber duckie long enough to lead theSesame Street classic “Shake Your Head One Time,” in which you shake your head exactly once…and then shake it some more for good measure. And the festivities aren’t limited to the stage—the fuzzy friends dance their way down the aisles and into the crowd, boogying alongside attendees and showing off their favorite moves.
3. $22 Tickets to Tarzan: Family Musical With Music by Phil Collins, Fullerton
This unforgettable family musical comes to vine-swinging life on the Plummer Auditorium stage. Created by the combined talents of pop legend Phil Collins, acclaimed playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) and iconic novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs, this is a Tarzanyou won’t want to miss. Featuring well-known songs (including the award-winning “You’ll Be in My Heart”) plus new ones created by Collins just for the musical, Tarzan is the amazing story of a boy, orphaned after a shipwreck, who strives for acceptance by the tribe of apes who raise him. When a human expedition enters their jungle territory, Tarzan — now a man — encounters others like himself for the first time. This stage musical delivers a fresh adventure for all ages and promises new memories of the legendary jungle hero.
4. $20 Tickets to Leapin’ Lizards! Annie The Musical @ The Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
America’s favorite orphan is back! Annie, one of the world’s best-loved musicals, returns in a new production directed by original lyricist Martin Charnin. It’s a classic incarnation of the beloved original, which ran for nearly six years on Broadway and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The story of a plucky young orphan who never gives up her dreams of finding a family, Anniefeatures all the iconic characters that are known and loved from both the original play and its big-screen adaptation, including the adorable orphan Annie herself with her red dress and curls, the lovable Daddy Warbucks and his faithful assistant Grace, and the wicked Miss Hannigan. Annie also features one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including unforgettable songs like “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow.”
5. $20 Tickets to Mary Poppins: See the High-Flying Musical Live @ The La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada
Yes, there are two showings of Mary Poppins happening in Orange County this spring!
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the beloved Disney film, the hit Broadway musical adaptation of Mary Poppins lands on the stage with a heartwarming score, spoonfuls of imagination and a flying nanny who’s perfectly perfect in every way. Audience members young and old will step in time to such favorite tunes as “Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim-Chim Cher-ee,” while also being able to experience parts of the books that were left out of the film.Mary Poppins was co-created by acclaimed British producer Cameron Mackintosh (Oliver!) and features music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, with a book by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey).
Jilleen
Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own.